December 2, 2009 - In 2008, the Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution creating the Commonwealth Innovation Index – a community-driven tool that will help the Commonwealth build and attract advanced technology companies. Specifically, it directed CIT to work with Virginia’s technology councils and technology leaders to create the index.  This partnership will provide elected officials with valuable guidance and expertise so that they can support the new innovation economy that benefits all regions of the Commonwealth.  To see the latest progress report (Phase 1), please refer to the Innovation Index tab at www.cit.org.